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Marlinton, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pocahontas County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,050 Population 447/sq mi density
$42,386 Median Income $23,870 per capita
$90,500 Home Value $164,749 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
365 Violent Crime/100K 122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,386 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,500 home value, $703/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Marlinton (24)

Audra State Park
State Park
344 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Babcock State Park
State Park
4,062 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Beartown State Park
State Park
107 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blackwater Falls State Park
State Park
2,280 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bluestone Lake State Park
State Park
223 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bluestone National Scenic River
National Scenic River
The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the southern Appalachians. Bluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for a variety of plants and animals. ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Mountain Biking, Boating, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Paddling, Canoeing, Kayaking, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatchin...
Weather: Summer: Temperatures range from low to mid 60's at night to middle to upper 80's during the daytime hours. Winter: Temperatures average from the mid 20's to the mid 40's. Snowfall ...
Bluestone State Park
State Park
324 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
State Park
5,806 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
State Park
290 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
State Park
372 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cedar Creek State Park
State Park
2,507 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Douthat State Park
State Park
4,551 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
State Park
293 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fairfax Stone State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in th...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Paddling, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the ...
Holly River State Park
State Park
8,128 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Little Beaver State Park
State Park
552 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Moncove Lake State Park
State Park
125 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natural Bridge State Park
State Park
1,531 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, G...
Weather: Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the ...
Pipestem Resort State Park
State Park
4,205 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Stonewall Resort State Park
State Park
1,843 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Watoga State Park
State Park
10,195 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Watters Smith Memorial State Park
State Park
537 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0